RE: Climb the Walls with Ficus pumila
Creeping dollar plants are most often seen covering fence walls or houses. The Latin name of the creep dollar plant called Ficus Pumila, is a species of flowering plant of the mulberry family. This plant originates from East Asia, most grown in China, Japan and Vietnam. The benefits of dollar propagation for health are numerous, although some issues mention that this plant is dangerous. Creep dollar is used to treat impotence, menstrual disorders, dysuria, dyschezia, rheumatism, lumbago, boils and impetigo.
Today the creep dollar has been cultivated in several regions of the southeast and south of the United States. Pumilus, in Latin means 'dwarf' which refers to the leaves of plants. This plant has long been used as an ingredient in making traditional medicines, especially in the East Asia region. Another name for the creep dollar plant is called Climbing fig, Creeping fig, Fig ivy. And in China it is called P'i-li or Mu-lien (wood lotus).
Ficus Pumila or dollar creep can grow 2.5 to 4 meters. Young leaves appear much smaller and thinner than adult leaves. In its spread, this plant requires Blastophaga pumilae wasps fed Marpesia Petreus butterfly larvae. So that this plant can bear fruit, which is also beneficial for health. Creepage dollars are mostly used as ornamental plants, creeping on the fence walls and houses. Its function to decorate the house is almost the same as tehan tea plant, acalypha siamensis.
The benefits of the creep dollar for health are most effective in treating male complaints compared to women. East Asian traditions have long used this plant to cure several diseases naturally.
Source:
https://www.google.co.id/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.jamuin.com/2017/09/20-manfaat-dolar-rambat-ficus-pumila.html%3Fm%3D1&ved=2ahUKEwjxmpya0o_eAhUWUI8KHRxPA2wQFjATegQIBhAB&usg=AOvVaw169R4CNpNStlULhLIBvvas&cshid=1539854415139
Fav. comment Award ! Well done on your choice of Pics.